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Which of the following backup methods is most appropriate for off-site archiving?

The correct answer is C. Full backup method. A full backup is most appropriate for off-site archiving because it contains a complete, self-contained copy of all data at a given point in time. This makes restoration straightforward without needing to chain together multiple backup sets. Off-site archives are typically done…

Submitted by javi_es· Apr 18, 2026Security Operations and Administration

Question

Which of the following backup methods is most appropriate for off-site archiving?

Options

  • AIncremental backup method
  • BOff-site backup method
  • CFull backup method
  • DDifferential backup method

How the community answered

(24 responses)
  • A
    4% (1)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • C
    79% (19)
  • D
    13% (3)

Explanation

A full backup is most appropriate for off-site archiving because it contains a complete, self-contained copy of all data at a given point in time. This makes restoration straightforward without needing to chain together multiple backup sets. Off-site archives are typically done periodically (e.g., weekly), so the slower speed of a full backup is acceptable. Incremental and differential backups require additional backup sets to restore, making them less suitable for standalone off-site archiving. 'Off-site backup method' is not a defined backup type.

Topics

#Backup methods#Data archiving#Full backup#Data protection

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